Produced by Jared Jacang Maher

Offering tasting samples to customers is a staple of the food industry. But all those trashcans full of mini plastic spoons and cups is not exactly staying true to the eco-friendly ideals of those in the natural and organic food world. This is why we caught up with Peggy Cross at the Winter Fancy Food Show in San Francisco. She is the founder of Ecotensil, a company that has created a simple, less wasteful way to offer samples.

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